Translation guide
Describes how something becomes bent, twisted, or distorted, either physically or metaphorically. Covers common verbs for physical warping of objects, as well as figurative uses for minds, personalities, and judgments.
To describe wood, metal, plastic, etc. becoming bent or twisted out of shape, often due to heat, moisture, or pressure.
Most common verb for warping, bending, or curving. Used for flat objects like boards, panels, or cards that curl or warp. Intransitive.
The floorboards warped from the humidity.
The book cover is warped.
Warp, become distorted or twisted out of shape. Often implies an unnatural or ugly distortion. Can be physical or metaphorical. Intransitive.
The plastic warped from the heat.
The window frame got warped in the earthquake.
Bend, curve, or become bent. More general than 'warp'; can mean simply bending without permanent distortion. Intransitive.
This ruler warps easily with heat.
Become warped or bent out of shape, often used for wood or boards. Less common than 反る or 歪む.
The board warped from the rain.
To describe a person's mind, personality, or sense of values becoming twisted, distorted, or perverted.
Also used metaphorically for a mind or personality becoming warped, twisted, or distorted. Often negative.
His mind is warped.
Become twisted or warped, often used for minds, personalities, or ways of thinking. Stronger than 歪む, implies a deliberate or severe distortion.
His way of thinking is warped.
Become bent or warped; can be used figuratively for a twisted personality. Colloquial and emphatic.
To describe space-time or abstract things becoming distorted or bent.
反る (そる) is for flat things curling or warping (like wood, paper). 歪む (ゆがむ) is for distortion from a normal shape, often implying ugliness or abnormality, and works for both physical and metaphorical contexts. 曲がる (まがる) simply means to bend or curve, and may not imply permanent warping.
All verbs here are intransitive (become warped). To say 'warp something', use the transitive forms: 反らす (そらす), 歪める (ゆがめる), 曲げる (まげる).
His personality became warped due to lack of affection.
That guy has a warped character.
His memory is warped.
重力で光が曲がる。
Light bends (warps) due to gravity.